City Suites Hotel

The historic City Suites Hotel offers the upscale traveler an unmatched degree of service with upgraded premier amenities to complement its beautiful Art Deco interior. Accenting the architectural details of this 1920s gem, the City Suites Hotel's lobby has undergone a complete revival. The warm color scheme of graphite, brown and charcoal accented with soft cream and taupe harlequin print wall coverings envelopes guests in a restful retreat. The sophisticated, individually crafted furnishings include custom-designed buffets with black granite tops and gold-leaf side panels and several coffee and side tables all made of natural maple with black granite tops. The tub-modern chairs and sofas/covered in tweed Robert Allen fabric/help to accentuate the Art Deco setting. Each guestroom features custom-made clear cherry wood headboards/wardrobes and desks with Art Deco inspired black cherry inlay design that is both sleek and retro. For business travelers there are spacious workstations with wireless or data ports. Other special in-room features include refrigerators luxury robes/shaving/makeup mirrors/hair dryers/irons and ironing boards/complimentary morning newspapers and an elegant continental breakfast served each morning in the hotel lobby. Located on Chicagos near north side in the heart of the eclectic Belmont-Sheffield area- City Suites is steps away from the citys best dining/theater/baseball and exciting nightlife. The property is located 3 miles N of Chicagos Michigan Ave

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